Sepsis affects nearly 30 million people each year out of which up to 9 million die – a fact that cannot easily be ignored and requires closer attention.

What Is Sepsis?

Sepsis is often associated with blood poisoning from injuries. However, sepsis can also occur inside the body without being noticed. The Global Sepsis Alliance (GSA) defines sepsis as „the body’s response to an infection [by] injuring its own tissues and organs. It may lead to shock, multi-organ failure, and death – especially if not recognized early and treated promptly. “

The GSA summarized what sepsis is all about in the video below.

Particularly at risk for getting sepsis are:

Infants under 1 year old

Adults over 60 years of age

People without a spleen

People suffering from chronic diseases

People with an already weakened immune system

What You Can Do When Contracting Sepsis?

On the one hand, preventative measures can be taken to avoid sepsis altogether:

Getting vaccinated

Using only clean water

Washing hands regularly

Being aware about sepsis symptoms

Taking higher infection prevention measures in hospitals

However, if you experience any of the following symptoms, it is recommended to consult a physician immediately:

Slurred speech

Extreme shivering with muscle pain

Unable to pass urine

Feeling breathless

Feeling like you are going to die

Mottled, discolored skin

AMOMED Supports The Efforts of The GSA to Raise Awareness About Sepsis

We at AMOMED support the work and efforts of the Global Sepsis Alliance to educate about the sources, symptoms and consequences of sepsis. For this reason, we decided to actively participate in this year’s World Sepsis Day on September 13, 2019. We will provide information about sepsis at our Vienna office and our Head of International Medical Affairs, Dr. Houman Kamali, will give a brief lecture about sepsis.

Ahead of the World Sepsis Day as well as in the months following, we will spread information about sepsis on our Social Media channels Xing and LinkedIn.

As sepsis has lifelong consequences, AMOMED will continue to dedicate time in the years to come to spreading the word about sepsis because: